TR 63 over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · .7 MI SE of Newman · Structure no. 021442700000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 63 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 63 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 63 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 63 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 63 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 63 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 63 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.